Join Knowledge Keeper, Tsitsáyx̱emaat Rebecca Duncan at the Lynn Valley Library for a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) storytelling session. In partnership with the North Vancouver District Public library, these storytelling sessions are in tandem with the Art in the Community exhibit Since Time Immemorial.
More Storytelling Sessions:
- Monday, June 23 at 5:30pm
- Monday, July 7 at 5:30pm
- Light snacks and refreshments provided
Tsitsayxemaat Rebecca Duncan (Language and Cultural Advisor) is of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm descent of the Coast Salish Peoples. Rebecca has devoted her life to preserve the Squamish language, Salish weaving, and cultural teachings that have been handed down to her from her late Papa, and his Papa, and so on, and so on, since the beginning of time. Rebecca specializes in cultural activities including Language Games (TPR), Traditional Song & Dance, Traditional Cooking, Weaving, Traditional Health & Wellness, Storytelling, and History. Rebecca has performed worldwide promoting language and culture, representing Coast Salish people and practicing protocols with song and dance, workshops in schools including all the traditional activities, and building healthy relationships with the world! No matter where you are from, it is so important to know your history, your culture, and your ties to the land.
Image: artwork by Olivia George Kʷəy̓əcən (Grizzly bear)